Latest Android articles

Jury rejects Oracle patent-infringement claims against Google

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Jury unanimous over two patents - but Oracle may appeal
24 May 2012

Apple reasserts tablet dominance despite slump in global sales

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Apple continues to rule but competition could be about to get stiffer
10 May 2012

‘Wearables’ will need backing from the ‘big five’ to go mainstream, claims Forrester

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Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon.com and Facebook will take wearable computing from niche to mainstream
19 Apr 2012

New Android malware can remotely control phone

Latest Android threat can enable hackers to remotely and stealthily install unapproved software on users' machines
06 Apr 2012

How tablets can be put to work

While there is a lot of hype behind tablet computers, they are already doing a worthwhile job in many niche areas. And the advent of Windows 8 may see even wider uptake
03 Apr 2012

Law firm rolls out iPads to boost productivity

MobileIron selected to manage 50 personal and 26 corporate devices
21 Mar 2012

Opinion: Everyone’s consumerised, except me

All, bar one, seem to be moving inexorably towards increasing consumerisation at the office
08 Mar 2012

Report: Mobile projects bedevilled by overruns and failed apps

Number and value of projects set to increase massively but results likely to disappoint
21 Feb 2012

Accenture and Vodafone publish long-term usage report on tablet computers

Great for reading and presenting but not ready to replace a laptop yet, study concludes
20 Feb 2012

Security experts disagree over new Android malware alert

Symantec raises the alarm and labels new software a Trojan, but mobile security firm Lookout says it's simply aggressive advertising
31 Jan 2012

HTC Rhyme review

A mid-range Android phone with accessories
04 Jan 2012

Review of 2011: Is the Wintel axis starting to buckle under pressure from Apple, ARM and Google?

The Wintel desktop OS axis is being buffeted by Apple, ARM and Google - will it go into a tailspin?
30 Dec 2011

This app goes to 11


16 Nov 2011

Nokia unveils first Windows Phone devices

Partnership with Microsoft bears fruit but will it be enough to tempt users from Apple and Android?
26 Oct 2011

Latest Android upgrade delivers enterprise-grade security

Google’s mobile operating system has been improved for enterprise users, but McAfee has found Android malware spreading via QR codes
26 Oct 2011

ENISA advises on smartphone app security

European security agency turns its attention to app store security in the wake of increased cyber crime
13 Sep 2011

Net-a-Porter.com tries augmented reality on for size

The product uses Aurasma, a visual browser developed by Autonomy
08 Sep 2011

McAfee: Malware targeting Android jumps 76 per cent

Cyber security report also finds 12 million unique malware samples in 2011 so far, up 22 per cent on 2010
23 Aug 2011

Putting tablets to work

Computing’s recent web seminar on tablet devices examined their potential role in business, and the issues IT leaders need to consider when devising a tablet strategy
22 Aug 2011

Review: Motorola Atrix

Smartphone that morphs into a laptop
19 Aug 2011

Vodafone enables direct billing for Android apps

Mobile operator helps developers tap into market by removing payment steps for users
19 Aug 2011

HTC 'supports' Google’s Motorola deal

Handset vendor claims competing with Google does not worry it
16 Aug 2011

What does Google’s Motorola deal mean for you?

Android devices look set to improve, but deal may open new doors for Microsoft
15 Aug 2011

Study reveals Android apps leak private information

As more enterprises allow consumer devices to access and store corporate data, new research reveals the dangers of this strategy
20 Jul 2011